Clusters of flowers in shades of blue on woody perennial plants from late summer to fall. Requires good drainage and best when cut back near to ground each spring. A favorite of butterflies. Companion Plants: Hemerocallis, Ornamental Grasses, Veronica.

divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

variegated Blue Mish Shrub

This variegated Japanese selection of the wonderful Himalayan perennial Caryopteris divaricata is about to make a big splash. The small, compact clump is composed of fuzzy, green leaves, each surrounded with a bright white border. Starting in mid-September, the clumps are topped with delightful "blue curls". Grows 2-3 feet.

In August you will observe this plants bright blue flowers held above yellow leaves which are slightly aromatic, its flowering time can be extended through the practice of dead heading the spent blooms. Grows 2ft in height.